Talking New Energy

LCP Delta

The biggest questions in energy are being debated by the people making the decisions. Talking New Energy brings you conversations with CEOs, policymakers, innovators and industry leaders exploring the ideas, technologies and trends shaping the future of energy.

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#254
Tuesday · 35 min
254. What’s holding back long duration energy storage? Insights from the LDES Council
In this episode, Tom Smout speaks to Julia Souder, CEO of the Long Duration Energy Storage (LDES) Council, about what is holding back the next phase of long duration energy storage. As renewable generation grows and demand from data centres and industry accelerates, Julia explains why the energy system needs flexibility beyond short-duration batteries, and why market design could be the key to unlocking it. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#253
August 18 · 29 min
253. Can batteries solve Britain's summer power crunch?
In this episode, Shivam Malhotra speaks to Simon Ellis, Head of Short-Term Trading at EDF UK, about how one of Great Britain's largest energy portfolios is adapting to a rapidly changing electricity market. With more than 2GW of battery storage under management, Simon shares how EDF is using automation, machine learning and advanced trading strategies to optimise flexibility assets, respond to increasingly volatile market conditions, and help reduce costs for consumers. Together, we explore how recent heatwave-driven price spikes, evolving market rules and grid reforms are changing the way power is traded and balanced across Great Britain. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#252
August 11 · 28 min
252. What's stopping green home finance in the UK?
In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks with Maria Dutton, Associate Director at the Green Finance Institute (GFI), and Nigel Timperley from LCP Delta, about the role private finance can play in decarbonising the UK's housing stock. Against the backdrop of the government's £15bn Warm Homes Plan, they explore how finance, policy and consumer trust need to work together to unlock the "green home finance landscape." Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#251
August 4 · 34 min
251. Can geothermal heat storage ease pressure on heat networks and the grid?
In this episode, Katharine Blacklaws speaks to experts from Leeds City Council, the University of Leeds and Star Refrigeration about the GeoGrid innovation project. Together, they explore how geothermal heat storage could transform heat networks by storing low-cost, low-carbon heat underground for months at a time. They discuss how seasonal heat storage could reduce electricity demand at peak times, lower operating costs, improve energy security and help scale heat networks as the UK electrifies heat. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#250
July 28 · 22 min
250. SSE on why we're measuring energy bills wrong
In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Sam Peacock, Managing Director of Corporate Affairs at SSE plc, about why the UK needs to rethink how we measure the cost of energy. Rather than looking at electricity, gas and petrol separately, Sam argues that the transition to electrification means we should consider the total cost of energy across all three. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#249
July 21 · 22 min
249. Can businesses really cut energy costs with on-site solar and storage?
In this episode, Sam Hollister speakers Stephan Marty, CEO of Wattstor, about how commercial and industrial (C&I) businesses can reduce energy costs, improve resilience and accelerate decarbonisation through integrated on-site renewable generation, battery storage and smart energy management. We explore Wattstor's innovative "Price Protect" model, which combines long-term price certainty with lower energy costs, and discuss why distributed energy will play a critical role in Europe's energy transition. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#248
July 14 · 29 min
248. Are wind PPAs about to become more expensive?
In this episode, Sam Hollister speaks to Bertalan Gyenes, Power Modelling Consultant at LCP Delta, and David Edmonds, Head of Portfolio Pricing at EDF Energy, about the growing impact of wind cannibalisation on the GB power market. As renewable generation continues to increase, periods of high wind output are pushing wholesale electricity prices lower, creating new challenges for investors, developers and offtakers. Together, they explore how these market dynamics are reshaping power purchase agreements (PPAs), influencing investment decisions, and raising important questions for future market design. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#252
July 7 · 23 min
247. What’s next for EVs, flexibility and heat? What 200+ conversations reveal
In this episode, we speak to Jon Slowe, who co-founded Delta-EE and and the original host of Talking New Energy, as he reflects on more than 200 podcast conversations and the evolution of the energy transition over the past seven years. Interviewed by Sam Hollister, Jon shares the people, ideas and lessons that have shaped his thinking, discusses where progress has exceeded expectations, where challenges remain, and offers his outlook for the next phase of the transition. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#246
June 30 · 35 min
246. Can merchant batteries make solar PPAs work again? Insights from Alight
In this episode, Tom Smout speak to Johan Hernström, Head of Revenue at Alight, about why the traditional solar business model is changing and how combining solar, battery storage and innovative PPA structures could create a more resilient path forward. As capture rates decline, negative pricing increases and balancing costs rise, renewable developers are being forced to rethink how projects are financed and operated. Johan explains why Alight is pairing PPA-backed solar with merchant battery storage, how this approach is changing relationships with lenders and off-takers, and what it means for the future of independent power producers. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#245
June 23 · 29 min
245. CrowdFlex - Can home EV charging actually deliver grid flexibility at scale?
In this weeks episode, Jon Ferris speaks to Cathy Fraser, Head of Market Requirements at National Energy System Operator, and Daniel Norton, Commercial Director at Ohme. Together, they reflect on the findings and lessons from CrowdFlex: the UK's largest ever domestic energy flexibility trial. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Jon Ferris Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#244
June 18 · 40 min
244. Can flexibility finally scale across Europe? Insights from Powernaut
In this episode, Stephen Harkin speaks to Florentijn Degroote, Co-founder and CEO of Powernaut, about the evolution of flexibility markets and virtual power plants (VPPs) across Europe. As power systems become increasingly decentralised and electrified, flexibility is becoming a critical enabler of the energy transition. Florentine shares his perspective on how utilities, retailers and independent power producers can unlock value from distributed energy resources, from batteries and EVs to solar and commercial assets. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Stephen Harkin Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#243
June 9 · 34 min
423. Germany’s battery boom: Grid bottlenecks, merchant risk and the future of BESS
In this episode, Tom Smout speaks to Philipp Man co-founder and CEO of terralayr, about the realities shaping Germany’s battery storage market. From grid bottlenecks and evolving grid fee structures to merchant risk and hybrid revenue strategies, Philipp shares his perspective on why flexibility will be central to Germany’s industrial and energy future, and how terralayr is approaching the commercialisation of grid-scale battery storage assets. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Tom Smout Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#242
June 2 · 22 min
424. Inside gridX - what does scaling flexibility software actually take?
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Anne Bicking, CEO of gridX, a flexibility software company operating across 15 European countries with nearly a quarter of a million connected distributed energy assets. Anne shares her journey from consulting in mobility and transportation, through grid infrastructure at E.ON, to leading a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) clean-tech scale-up celebrating its 10th birthday. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#241
May 19 · 21 min
241. Can Aira turn heat pumps into a software business?
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Kaj af Kleen, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Aira, about how the company is rethinking heat pumps through a software-first, customer-centric approach. Drawing on his background in streaming and digital products, Kaj shares how Aira is combining hardware, software, installation and energy optimisation into a seamless home energy experience. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#240
April 28 · 23 min
240. V2G: Hype or the next frontier of EV flexibility?
In this episode, John Murray speaks to Irene Guerra Gil from gridX and Lucinda Murley from LCP Delta about the evolving role of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) and residential flexibility in the energy transition. They explore how EVs are shifting from passive demand to flexible assets that can actively support the electricity system. Understand the value of EV flexibility - book a demo Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – John Murray Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#239
April 16 · 35 min
239. Storage revenues – scaling strategies, risk and tolling
In this episode, Tom Smout speaks to Lisa Mackay at Fidra Energy to explore how battery storage developers are navigating route-to-market strategies at scale, and why tolling agreements are gaining traction. Listen to part one. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#238
April 7 · 35 min
238. Tolls, floors and the future of storage revenues
In this episode, Tom Smout, Head of Storage at LCP Delta speaks to Louise Dalton, Partner at law firm, CMS UK about the rapid evolution of route-to-market agreements for battery storage, with a particular focus on tolling structures. Listen to part two. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#237
March 31 · 23 min
237. Why didn’t winter 2025–26 deliver for battery revenues?
In this episode, Tom Smout and Shivam Malhotra unpack why winter 2025–26 fell short of expectations for many asset owners. Despite a strong 2025, a milder winter, rising renewable generation and increased battery deployment combined to suppress price spikes and flatten volatility, even as wind overtook gas in the generation mix while gas continued to set prices. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#236
March 24 · 27 min
236. Are data centres ready to flex? GridBeyond weighs in
In this episode, Jon Slowe speaks to Michael Phelan, CEO and Founder of GridBeyond and LCP Delta expert, Euan Killengray to explore the surge in data centre energy demand and how these facilities can integrate more flexibly into the power system. Read our report to find out "How incentives can unlock flexibility in European data centres by 2030". Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.
#235
March 17 · 13 min
235. How decision security accelerates the energy transition
In this week’s episode, Jon Slowe talks to David Trevithick to explore how customer confidence drives the energy transition. David explains the concept of decision security, why it matters for adopting heat pumps, EVs, and solar, and how companies can design propositions to make safe choices easier for consumers. Read our blog where we go into this in more depth. Subscribe to LCP Delta email communications Select your areas of interest, and we'll alert you whenever new content is published. You can amend your choices or unsubscribe at any time. Host – Jon Slowe Produced – LCP Delta and The Podcast Consultant If you’d like to give feedback on this episode or would like to be a future guest on the podcast, please contact us at talkingnewenergy@lcp.com Follow us on: LinkedIn Hosted on Podbean. See podbean.com/privacy for more information.

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